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By: Simone Liedtke26th January 2018
The ever-rising cost of energy and the increasing pollution associated with power supply systems are continuously driving the need for alternating current drive systems with low harmonics and power regeneration, says Midrand-based variable-speed drive (VSD) and automation equipment supplier... →

14th July 2017
Compressor engineering firm Lontra founder Steve Lindsey devised a more efficient, oil-free rotary compressor that offers a greener solution to traditional compression technology, able to deliver energy savings of more than 20%. His efforts gained recognition of the European Patent Office (EPO)... →

24th March 2017
Automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company is testing three-dimensional (3D) printing of large-scale car parts using the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer at the Ford Research and Innovation Centre in Dearborn, in the US. →

7th March 2017
Ford Motor Company is testing 3D printing of large scale car parts using the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer Ford is the first automotive company to trial this technology with Stratasys, and is currently exploring potential applications for future production vehicles, like Ford Performance... →

3rd February 2017
Knorr-Bremse AG and Vossloh AG today announced successful completion of the acquisition of the Electrical Systems business unit (Vossloh Kiepe) by Knorr- Bremse. “With the acquisition of Vossloh Kiepe we are taking the logical next step in the successful development of our business,” says Klaus... →

By: Henry Lazenby24th January 2017
The reserves of the world’s top-producing gold miners have decreased by about one-third over the last five years, a situation that has to be reversed if the industry is to maintain its attractiveness to investors, Goldcorp president and CEO David Garofalo said Monday. Delivering a keynote address... →

By: Creamer Media Reporter 11th January 2017
Gold companies Integra Gold and Goldcorp have teamed with four of the world's largest technology companies to explore potential applications of disruptive technologies in the mining sector.
#DisruptMining is a marquee event during the yearly Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)... →

By: Irma Venter16th September 2016
Ford has announced its intent to have a high-volume, fully autonomous vehicle in commercial operation in 2021 in a ride-hailing or ride-sharing service. Ford also notes that it is investing in, or collaborating with, four technology startups to enhance its programme of autonomous vehicle... →

By: Irma Venter17th August 2016
Ford has announced its intent to have a high-volume, fully autonomous vehicle in commercial operation in 2021 in a ride-hailing or ride-sharing service. Ford also notes that it is investing in, or collaborating with, four technology startups to enhance its programme of autonomous vehicle... →

6th July 2016
Plugs, sockets and couplers which facilitate the connection of electrical cables to mobile mining equipment are high theft risk components and the cost to replace these critical parts is aggravated by downtime and subsequent production losses. “Couplers traditionally manufactured from brass,... →

25th February 2016
Siteworx Global LLC launched its new APEX applicators at booth 132 during the Environmental Connection Conference in San Antonio. The applicators feature the largest tanks in the industry, a high-power vortex pump and a standard stainless steel design to enhance productivity, allow maximum... →

16th October 2015
German hydraulic coupling technology provider Voss Fluid announced in June this year the launch of its VossForm 100 Compact forming machine, which shapes contours on hydraulic tubes and, when used in combinations with a soft seal and function nuts, results in a leakproof and process-reliable tube... →

5th August 2015
Tube connection technology makes an important contribution to the cost effectiveness and leakage protection of hydraulic plants. Both suitable product selection and flawless assembly are decisive. To keep the process reliability and quality continuously high for many years right from the start,... →

15th August 2014
The latest trend report by logistics company DHL’s trend research team, ‘Augmented Reality (AR) in Logistics’, aims to deepen the understanding of AR and raise awareness of its potential applications in the logistics industry. AR refers to a live, direct or indirect, enhanced view of a real-world... →

10th March 2014
Reflecting an international trend, polyurea is coming to the fore in South Africa as an innovative solution for repairing concrete buildings and structures and Concor Civils’ recently established concrete repair division is using this high performance plural component elastomer in an increasing... →

19th February 2014
The European Standardization Organizations CEN, CENELEC and ETSI are pleased to announce the publication of a new European Standard on accessibility requirements for Information and Communication Technologies products and services. This new standard (EN 301 549) is the first European Standard for... →

10th October 2013
By Nadine Shenker, Director of Business Intelligence and Advanced Analytics at BITanium As industries and governments turn toward greater mechanisation and become increasingly reliant on technology, the need to keep systems running smoothly has never been as critical as it is today. A simple... →

By: Natasha Odendaal10th September 2013
Ten engineers are competing for the ultimate “Big Brain” title as they tackle seemingly “impossible engineering challenges” in a new US-based reality television series on the Discovery Channel. The Kal Penn-hosted Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius is an eight-part series filming two teams of... →

16th August 2013
Following significant growth, further Loadhog Pally solutions are being rolled out at online store Kalahari’s Cape Town distribution centre, with a substantial number also bought for its second centre in Johannesburg. UK distribution transit packaging company Loadhog completed its first contract... →

By: Karel Smrcka21st September 2012
German researchers have developed a new kind of antitheft system that is based on a woven fabric and triggers an alarm when it is penetrated by intruders. The smart fabric makes it possible for the exact location of the break-in to be identified, and is significantly cheaper than other... →